Exploring Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Which of the following is NOT a level of biological classification (taxonomy)?

• Kingdom

• Phylum

• Element

• Genus

Which group do animals with a backbone belong to?

• Invertebrates

• Vertebrates

• Arthropods

• Molluscs

Which of the following is an example of a mammal?

• Platypus

• Crocodile

• Magpie

• Blue-tongue lizard

Which of the following is NOT a type of vertebrate?

• Fish

• Insect

• Bird

• Amphibian

Which of the following is a characteristic of invertebrates?

• They have a backbone

• They have an exoskeleton or no skeleton

• They have fur or hair

• They lay hard-shelled eggs

Which of the following is a correct order of taxonomy levels from largest to smallest?

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

• Order, Class, Kingdom, Phylum, Family, Genus, Species

• Kingdom, Order, Phylum, Class, Family, Genus, Species

Which of the following animals is an invertebrate?

• Kangaroo

• Octopus

• Emu

• Koala

Which of the following is NOT a type of invertebrate?

• Mollusc

• Arthropod

• Reptile

• Echinoderm

A dichotomous key is used to:

• Measure the mass of an animal

• Identify organisms based on their characteristics

• Classify rocks and minerals

• Draw food webs

Which of the following is a feature unique to birds?

• Lays eggs

• Has feathers

• Has lungs

• Has four limbs